Tuition Fees for Undergraduate Academic Programs
Disclosure:
Effat University tuition and fees are subject to change annually and any changes will be announced through the official communication channels.
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Bachelor of Science in English & Translation
129
2,100 / credit hour
2,415 / credit hour
68,400
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Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology
129
2,100 / credit hour
2,415 / credit hour
68,400
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Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Communication
126
2,580 / credit hour
2,967 / credit hour
83,760
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
132
2,150 / credit hour
2,473 / credit hour
70,000 / year
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Bachelor of Science in Marketing
132
2,150 / credit hour
2,473 / credit hour
70,000 / year
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Bachelor of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management
132
2,150 / credit hour
2,473 / credit hour
70,000 / year
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Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
132
2,150 / credit hour
2,473 / credit hour
70,000 / year
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Bachelor of Science in Architecture
163
2,580 / credit hour
2,967 / credit hour
83,760 / year
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Bachelor of Science in Design
133
2,580 / credit hour
2,967 / credit hour
83,760 / year
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Bachelor of Science in Cinematic Arts
132
2,580 / credit hour
2,967 / credit hour
83,760 / year
Note:
The average yearly tuition was estimated based on 32 credit hours and additional fees (i.e. e-Learning resources fees); however, rates may vary depending on registered credit hours. Students may register for up to 21 credit hours every semester following the approval of the department chair.
Additional tuition fees per credit hour for course load exceeding 16 credit hours for All Majors:
For any course load exceeding 16 credit hours, an additional tuition fee per credit hour is applicable to all majors as per table below.
Additional tuition fee per credit hour applicable to all majors
Tuition Fees for General Education Program
General Education Program requirements for all programs are 42 hours and the fees per hour are calculated as follows:
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2,100 / credit hour
(VAT Excluded)
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2,415 / credit hour (VAT Included)
Foundation Year
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The Effat English Academy Program comprises eight different levels.
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Students do not have to take the eight levels. They will be placed in the EEA Program levels based on their scores in the Linguaskill placement tests. Students may skip a level if they can achieve the required score for the level they wish to skip.
Additional Fees (Mandatory)
Note:
- Application and Admission procedures fees
600 (non-refundable) for citizen student.
Additional Fees (Based on Requirement and Non-refundable)
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Linguaskill General Test on campus
460
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Linguaskill General Test Online
650
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Math Placement Test
460
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* Late Registration Fee (Starting from the first day of classes up until the fifth (5th) day of classes)
690
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Grade Appeal (fixed amount per course per request)
230
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Concern (fixed amount per request starting from 2nd request per semester)
230
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** Transfer fees between programs within Effat University
460
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Transfer fees from other Universities/ colleges to Effat University
460
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Late Re-Enrolment per course
1,150/course
Note:
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* Applicable to all students and students who register for one or more courses after the Add/Drop period, as well as the newly enrolled students at the beginning of the semester.
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* Foundation-level students and newly enrolled students who enrolled in the third week of the semester are exempt from the late registration fee.
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** Foundation-level students are exempt from the transfer fee.
Summer Fees
Tuition for summer students is calculated as regular student fees.
Auditing and Visiting Students Fees (Saudi citizens or Residents)
Tuition for visiting and auditing students is calculated as regular student fees
Discontinued Students Fees
Payment and Refund Policy
Payment
Students are required to pay their full tuition and fees upon registeration.
Payment Plan
- Effat Payment Plan provides students with the option to pay tution fees monthly. It is designed to relieve the pressure of lump-sum payments by allowing to spread payments over a period of months.
- Depending on the date of your request, you may be eligible for up to three installments per semester. Payment plan installments will be requested to be settled at the end of each month.
Eligibility for Payment Plan
The student account must be in good standing to be eligible for an installment payment plan. If the student has past-due balances, he or she must contact Student Financial Services to explore alternative payment arangements.
First Installment:
Due Date: Start of the Pre-registration period and up to the 5th day of classes
Amount: 5,000 (Fixed Amount)
Second Installment:
Due Date: After the add and drop period and no later than 30 days from the first day of the semester.
Amount: 70% of the remaining tuition balance
Third Installment (Final):
Due Date: Prior to the first day of the pre-registration period for the following semester as per the academic calendar
Amount: 30% of the remaining tuition balance
Important Notification
- Tuition is assessed on a per-credit-hour basis.
- Student tuition is assessed each semester on the basis of the student's major and the number of credits registered.
- Effat University reserves the right to withhold student services, including Blackboard and Banner access, from students who do not complete their due payment as per their payment plan or if their account status is delinquent.
- Effat University cannot waive tuition or fees for students who register on Banner and fail to attend their classes or stop for any reason without completing the clearance form and submitting it to the registeration office.
Payment Methods
The payment can be made by:
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Online Payment
- Cheques payable to Effat University.
- Credit card (VISA, Master Card, American Express).
- Cash Payment.
- Direct deposit or bank transfer to EFFAT bank account.
Wire Transfer Required Information
- Bank Name: Saudi National Bank (SNB)
- Name of Account Holder: Effat University
- Bank Account Number:
10147135000210
- International Bank Account number (IBAN):
SA9310000010147135000210
- SWIFT code: NCBKSAJE
Refund Policy
(Also reported in the Effat University Academic Calendar)
Effat University provides a structured refund policy for students who drop courses, withdraw from the university, or take a semester withdrawal. The details are as follows:
- Refunds on courses dropped during the Add & Drop period:
A student who drops courses during the 1st to 2nd week of the semester pays FULL tuition fees. - There is no refund for withdrawals from individual courses or more after the Add & Drop period.
- New students: The SAR 5,000 registration fee paid by new students is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal during the first 2 weeks of the semester. After 2 weeks, the refund schedule below is applied.
- Continuing students: Registered and enrolled continuing students who want to withdraw from the university or withdraw for a semester, during the 1st and 2nd week of the semester, are obligated to pay an administration fee of SAR 2500.
- In the event that a student withdraws from the university or withdraws for a semester, the following refund schedule will be applied: (Also reported in the Effat University Academic Calendar).
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1st to 2rd week of the semester
100% of the tuition fees
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3th week of the semester
75% of their tuition fees
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4th & 6th week of the semester
50% of their tuition fees
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7th & 8th week of the semester
25% of their tuition fees
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After the 8th week of the semester
Non-refundable
Process Duration: Student refunds with complete documentation will be processed within a minimum 15 working days.
To confirm your payment, send a copy of the payment receipt to Student Financial Service.
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